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Experimental mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine elicits protective immune responses in animals

An experimental messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) elicits protective immune responses in mice and non-human primates, researchers report on July 23rd in the journal Cell.

24 Jul 2020

Seaweed extract outperforms remdesivir in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 in cell studies

In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19, an extract from edible seaweeds substantially outperformed remdesivir, the current standard antiviral used to combat the disease.

24 Jul 2020

Exercise equipment in communal gyms have high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Research presented at ASM Microbe Online found that 43% of Staphylococcus bacteria found on exercise equipment in university gyms were ampicillin-resistant, with 73% of those isolates being resistant to multiple additional drugs.

24 Jul 2020

Research shows low risk for healthy travelers to acquire Candida auris

Researchers have shown that there is a low risk for healthy people to acquire Candida auris during travel. The research is presented at ASM Microbe Online, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

24 Jul 2020

Clinical, legal, and ethical aspects of using AI-powered chatbots in healthcare

While the technology for developing artificial intelligence-powered chatbots has existed for some time, a new viewpoint piece in JAMA lays out the clinical, ethical, and legal aspects that must be considered before applying them in healthcare.

24 Jul 2020

Study investigates the causes and effects of excessive exercise in people with eating disorders

For most people, exercise is healthy for both body and mind. Hours spent jogging, bike riding or lifting weights can elevate mood, boost heart health, build muscle and spur weight loss.

24 Jul 2020

Monthly vaginal ring for HIV prevention receives positive opinion from EMA

The International Partnership for Microbicides today welcomed a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency on the dapivirine vaginal ring for use by cisgender women ages 18 and older in developing countries to reduce their risk of HIV-1 infection.

24 Jul 2020

Brazilian researchers produce an optical fiber made of agar

An optical fiber made of agar has been produced at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.

24 Jul 2020

Research highlights the potential of AI in identifying pathogens of pneumonia

A team of researchers showed that artificial intelligence (AI) could help predict the type of bacteria that caused the infection in patients with pneumonia.

24 Jul 2020

Patients with frailty, older age and UTIs have higher risk of developing sepsis

Patients with frailty, older age and urinary tract infections are at greatest risk of developing sepsis following infection consultations in primary care, research has found.

24 Jul 2020

Bacteriophages may play a key role in treating prosthetic joint infections

Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new Mayo Clinic research.

24 Jul 2020

Spinal cord injuries in mice cause acquired bone marrow failure syndrome

Research conducted at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine found that spinal cord injuries in mice cause an acquired bone marrow failure syndrome that may contribute to chronic immune dysfunction.

24 Jul 2020

Monthly vaginal ring moves one step closer to becoming a new HIV prevention method

A vaginal ring intended to be used for a month at a time has moved one step closer to potentially becoming a new HIV prevention method for cisgender women in sub-Saharan Africa, who despite being the face of the epidemic, have few options for protecting themselves against getting infected.

24 Jul 2020

Innovative method of holographic optical tomography for imaging the human cornea

If the eyes are the mirror of the soul, then thanks to the translucent corneas, we can look deep into that soul. And thanks to the work of scientists from the IPC PAS we can look into the depths of the cornea itself.

24 Jul 2020

Livestock expansion and biodiversity loss are positively related to global pandemics

The growth of global livestock farming is a threat to our biodiversity and also increases the health risks to both humans and domesticated animals.

24 Jul 2020

Lego-inspired, tiny 3D-printed bricks designed to heal broken bones

Tiny, 3D-printed bricks have been designed to heal broken bones -- and could one day lead to lab-made organs for human transplant.

24 Jul 2020

Study finds increasing rates of preventable hospitalizations among dementia patients

Older adults with dementia tend to be hospitalized more often than those without cognitive impairment.

24 Jul 2020

Study identifies large number of undiagnosed patients likely infected with hepatitis C in Sweden

Using a large transfusion database, with data going back to the 1960s, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been able to identify 44 donors and 1,180 transfused patients likely to be infected with hepatitis C, who are still alive and who remain undiagnosed.

24 Jul 2020

UCC Innovation launches new spinout company SeqBiome

UCC Innovation today announced the launch of SeqBiome a spinout from APC Microbiome Ireland, SFI Research Centre, University College Cork and Teagasc (the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority).

24 Jul 2020

Pandemic to accelerate the adoption of technology-enabled care for epilepsy

The COVID-19 pandemic is a catalyst to accelerate the adoption of technology-enabled patient care for epilepsy, according to a new study published in Epilepsia.

24 Jul 2020

Research News and Research

Experimental mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine elicits protective immune responses in animals

Seaweed extract outperforms remdesivir in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 in cell studies

Exercise equipment in communal gyms have high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Research shows low risk for healthy travelers to acquire Candida auris

Clinical, legal, and ethical aspects of using AI-powered chatbots in healthcare

Study investigates the causes and effects of excessive exercise in people with eating disorders

Monthly vaginal ring for HIV prevention receives positive opinion from EMA

Brazilian researchers produce an optical fiber made of agar

Research highlights the potential of AI in identifying pathogens of pneumonia

Patients with frailty, older age and UTIs have higher risk of developing sepsis

Bacteriophages may play a key role in treating prosthetic joint infections

Spinal cord injuries in mice cause acquired bone marrow failure syndrome

Monthly vaginal ring moves one step closer to becoming a new HIV prevention method

Innovative method of holographic optical tomography for imaging the human cornea

Livestock expansion and biodiversity loss are positively related to global pandemics

Lego-inspired, tiny 3D-printed bricks designed to heal broken bones

Study finds increasing rates of preventable hospitalizations among dementia patients

Study identifies large number of undiagnosed patients likely infected with hepatitis C in Sweden

UCC Innovation launches new spinout company SeqBiome

Pandemic to accelerate the adoption of technology-enabled care for epilepsy

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